08 May 1847
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Newspaper
Albany Courier
Location
Albany, Georgia, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1847
Page
1
A long mixed page from The Albany Courier includes remarks on steam navigation and the era's inventions, plus serialized anecdotes and social humor. It also touches on emigration, corn markets, and mid 19th century British grain prices, with scattered notes on Mexican war events and regional politics.
The text reports Santa Anna intending to leave Mexico on April 1 with 2000 more troops to direct operations in the Vera Cruz department. It notes his resolve to fight and not make peace, enlisting continues nationwide, and that the Army of the North has retreated to San Luis Potosi, where it was stationed at the latest report.
Lieutenant Gray arrives with despatches from Commodore Stockton via the isthmus to the Secretary of the Navy. Major Emory bears letters from Brigadier General Kearney to the War Department. Commander McKean returns to the United States in fragile health. News from California is described as highly gratifying and indicating restored tranquility after recent actions.
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